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A good history of the Agincourt campaign, incorporating modern scholarship to update earlier accounts such as Burne's.
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Osprey Campaign #9
Agincourt 1415: Triumph Against the Odds
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Agincourt is one of the most evocative names in English military history. Henry V's forces were tired, hungry, and faced a French army three to six times more numerous. However, they possessed several advantages, and English success resulted from the combination of heavily armored men-at-arms with troops armed with the infamous longbow - the havoc this weapon wreaked was crucial. Using original fifteenth-century evidence, including the surviving French battle plan and the accounts of men present in both armies, this title discusses the lead-up to the battle, the tactical dispositions of the two forces, and the reasons for the ultimate English success.
96 pages, Hardcover
First published May 23,1991
This edition
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96 pages, Hardcover
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January 1, 2005 by Praeger Pub Text
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9780275988388
- ASIN
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0275988384
- Language
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English
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One of the more interesting Osprey history books I've read. Covered everything--strategy, weapons, history, important people. Other Osprey books focus on one thing only and it gets boring, but not this one!
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A small but comprehensive work that enlightens. Bennett's work delivers as a broad introduction to the battle, which should inspire others to read more elsewhere.
Some of the writing is questionable, however, and I wish a more professional proofreader had indulged in the work beforehand.
Some of the writing is questionable, however, and I wish a more professional proofreader had indulged in the work beforehand.
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Could have used a lot less heraldry and a lot more history. Really disappointed with the presentation.
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Henry V landed in France during the campaigning season of 1415, but when he decided to march to Calais, the French set about delaying him so his army suffered from lack of food and fatigue (although no proof of bad morale - possibly because he was deep in enemy terrority). Eventually he crossed the Somme and met the French army near the village of Agincourt...
... and won one of the greatest victories in the 14th/15th centuries.
This book gives a good detailed lead-up to the Agincourt battle, and then detailed maps (etc) of the battle itself as well as the aftermath. A great addition to the 'Campaign' series from Osprey and holds up to the expected standards.
... and won one of the greatest victories in the 14th/15th centuries.
This book gives a good detailed lead-up to the Agincourt battle, and then detailed maps (etc) of the battle itself as well as the aftermath. A great addition to the 'Campaign' series from Osprey and holds up to the expected standards.
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An easy to read historical account. No pretensions but useful solid facts based on sound research.
Having visited the actual village and battlefield, the last chapter on "The battlefield today" is out of date. It was written in 1991 before the excellent 1415 museum was built.
Having visited the actual village and battlefield, the last chapter on "The battlefield today" is out of date. It was written in 1991 before the excellent 1415 museum was built.
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A clear and short account of a famous victory. It goes a long way to explaining why France lost this one. That said, scholars now think the French did not have the overwhelming force often depicted in older histories like this.
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Enjoyed this immensely.
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